Lot n° 107
Estimation :
2000 - 3000
EUR
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Result
: 2 000EUR
Gabriel ARGY-ROUSSEAU (1885-1953) - Lot 107
Gabriel ARGY-ROUSSEAU (1885-1953)
Large circular bowl on circular pedestal
Proof in blue glass paste, shaded white and green
Decorated on the pedestal with a tiger chasing two antelopes
Signed on the outside of the neck
Height: 13.5 cm
Diameter: 20 cm
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Janine Bloch-Dermant G. Argy-Rousseau les pâtes de verre Catalogue raisonné", Editions de l'Amateur, Paris, 1990, model rep. p. 219 under reference n° 29.02
NOTICE
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, master glassmaker and emblematic figure of the Art Deco period, is renowned for his works in pâte de verre, distinguished by their refinement and sculptural quality. His large circular bowl in pâte de verre is a perfect example of his talent for transforming the material into a high-quality piece of decorative art. Using complex modeling and coloring techniques, Argy-Rousseau succeeds in giving the bowl delicate nuances and relief motifs inspired by nature, such as flowers, foliage or stylized insects, embodying the Art Deco aesthetic.
The cup is distinguished by its subtle tones - often shades of blue, green and amber - which play with light to create a translucent, shimmering effect. Glass paste, a difficult material to master, gives the object a satin sheen and depth of color, while adding a rich, sensual texture to the touch. The attention to detail and the finesse of the patterns reveal Argy-Rousseau's technical expertise, making each cut a unique work of art.
Close in his creative spirit to the great glassmakers such as René Lalique and Henri Cros, Gabriel Argy-Rousseau has marked the history of French glass with his innovative and poetic approach. His large pâte de verre goblets are prized today for their timeless beauty and rarity, symbolizing the essence of Art Deco and the expertise of one of the greatest glass artisans of the early XXᵉ century.
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